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Fighter's Attitude

"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, declared.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

"I intend to genuinely try to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the novice remains one of the sport's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As the two fighters met for the usual face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really happening.